Sustainable Tourism at Bosque del Cabo

We at Bosque del Cabo have pledged our time, funds and hearts to preserving this beautiful area surrounding our eco lodge. We believe that we have the duty to not only use our surroundings for our own comfort and convenience, but also to respect, foster and protect that environment.

We believe that there is an interdependence of human beings and nature, and that our actions must try to reflect that symbiotic relationship. In this spirit, we have created Bosque Verde, which is an environmentally focused program for our staff and our guests that strives to provide education and guidance for ways in which we can lessen our negative impact on the Costa Rica environment and actually create positive habits and procedures for a more sustainable and renewable relationship with our natural environment. Here are some of the ways that we are trying to implement these ideas:

Education

Providing forums for guests to learn about local conservation, wildlife programs & general information about rainforests

Providing guidelines for workers regarding recycling at the lodge and in their own homes

Implementation of a constructed wetlands filtration system for processing of grey water

Use of organic compost as fertilizer

Construction with mainly bamboo and plantation grown wood

Biodegradable soaps and cleaning products used whenever possible

Drainages around lodge created with erosion control measures and plantings

Provide carpools for workers to decrease number of vehicles coming and going from town

Reduce number or vehicles going to town by combining guest transfers when possible

Creation of reusable bags for transport of laundry and etc to and from town

Provide signage in cabinas asking for guest cooperation in reducing water use, power use and unnecessary sheet/towel washing

Use of biodegradable straws and stir sticks at the bar

Participation with the Costa Rica Tourism Board in their Certificate for Sustainable Tourism (CST), a program meant to protect the country’s cultural and natural treasures through responsible tourism ().